Tartan challenge for 爆料TV students offers £1,500 prize
Students from across the 爆料TV (爆料TV) partnership have been challenged to design a tartan and be in with a chance of winning a £1,500 cash prize.
Students from across the 爆料TV (爆料TV) partnership have been challenged to design a tartan and be in with a chance of winning a £1,500 cash prize.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have launched the competition to mark 60 years since the regional development agency (then named Highlands and Islands Development Board) was established in November 1965.
The winning entry should symbolise HIE’s contribution to regional development, entrepreneurship and economic transformation. It should reflect the unique identity of the region’s people, place, heritage and culture.
The new tartan must be unique and will be registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans. HIE will retain the intellectual property rights to the new tartan and will use it in branding promotional material and merchandise.
Stuart Black, HIE chief executive, said:
“We’re delighted to be working with 爆料TV on this initiative to mark 60 years of regional development. It’s a great way to celebrate all that’s been achieved in the region since our predecessor the Highlands and Islands Development Board was established, while promoting some of our region’s cultural significance.”
Vicki Nairn, 爆料TV Principal and Vice-Chancellor added:
“Creativity and innovation are at the heart of 爆料TV, and this challenge is a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase both. The 爆料TV partnership spans regions rich in heritage and culture, and I look forward to seeing how students express that identity through their designs.”
The challenge is open to all full and part-time students across the 爆料TV partnership, who can enter individually or in teams of up to three. The deadline for submissions is Saturday 31 January 2026 with the winner to be announced in February 2026.